Today's election result is not just about the coming 5 years. Whether there'll be free & fair elections at all in the future, whether our constitution will stand the test of time, whether we will become a hindu nation, all depends on it. This is going to be a crucial point in the history of #India. We may lose this #election, but we can't afford to lose #hope. At this point, even limiting the fascist party from achieving the brutal majority predicted by the various exit polls is a big win!
In these challenging times, where narratives are twisted and historical truths are overshadowed, it's more important than ever to remember the enduring bond between the Jewish people, the Hebrew language, and the land of Israel.
This connection isn't merely historical; it's a pulsating lifeline that has nourished a culture, a language, and a civilization through millennia.
Israel stands not only as a geographical entity but as a beacon of continuous innovation, humanitarian aid, and cultural wealth that contributes vastly to global progress
The people of Israel, resilient and diverse, embody the essence of survival and revival. From reviving an ancient language to leading advancements in technology and medicine, our impact resonates worldwide, transcending the borders of our small country
Together, we stand not just with a country, but with a living, thriving testament to what humanity can achieve when rooted in unity, history, and hope.
This essay by Jag Bhalla, on "The Dark Origins of Optimism and its Current Cheerful Evils", is one of the best pieces I've ever read on this. Maybe the best (also many links). Enjoy.
"As Voltaire knew, optimism is often an elite-serving demon in disguise"
"The #consciousness of the majority has to enlarge or that discord will be #TheEnd of us. You can’t have only personal and up close morality on a planet that now has technological capabilities to murder so many from afar…if you don’t care about others far away, eventually this will come to your doorstep.
This is why the #young who are protesting give off such #hope."
A few months ago I went to a women's conference. The music was too loud. I sustained damage to my ears. Hearing loss and fullness that lasted for 2 weeks. I got a miracle! Fully recovered with no more loss!
This is a sketch from my journal while I was waiting for my prayers to be answered.
I really want people to understand the difference between #optimism and #hope.
They are different things.
OPTIMISM is the sense that things will turn out okay.
It may or may not be based on reality, and it may or may not come true. It's a "feeling" about the future. It can be unrealistic or realistic. It lies on a spectrum with pessimism being the other end.
A new BOOK in my Visions and Voice series! Celebrating Christian FAITH. If you believe in loving yourself and loving your neighbor, then this book is for you! If you are a hateful person that uses Christianity to persecute other people, you won't like this book. It's about love, peace, comfort and Jesus.
Jane Goodall is celebrating her 90th birthday this week and reflects upon her long (and continuing) career, sharing reflections, lessons, stories and inspirations that guide her philosophy toward protecting the natural world.